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4. FESTAL MATINS HYMNS ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM 13 NOVEMBER FESTAL MATINS HYMNS ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM 13 NOVEMBER 17.
estefanose, Ioanni Hrisostome, Thou fought the crafty one and Having been more than encouraged by the wicked Empress Eudoxia,
presventa ton psihon imon. conquered him; and Christ our that court of miscreants had the audacity to declare St John
Saviour crowned Thee with the Chrysostom unworthy of his position as Archbishop of Constantinople.
Laurel Crown of Victory, O devout They wanted him to be deposed, and even executed for insulting
Saint John Chrysostom, Intercessor
their Empress!
on our behalf.
Nevertheless, Emperor Areadios decided on exile instead of execution.
Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati Glory to the Father, and to the Son, An angry crowd gathered at the church, resolved to defend their
and to the Holy Spirit beloved Holy Father, but in order to avoid being the cause of a
ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM TONE (8) PLAGAL 4
popular riot, St John Chrysostom submitted to the authorities and,
Hriseis epesi, ke Thefthongis didagmasi, Thou adorned Gods Church with under a tight military escort, he departed into exile.
katakosmisas tin tou Theou Ekklisian, Golden Words and Teachings That same night there was a terrifying, destructive earthquake that
plouton pnevmatikon ethisavrisas en Inspired by God, and Thou amassed affected Constantinople and the surrounding area.
afti, ta Sa Theoparadota Logia. Dio in Her a Spiritual Treasure Thy The terrified Empress Eudoxia, fearing Divine Wrath, urgently requested
Stefanon ex akiraton antheon, Divine Oracles. Therefore at the
Emperor Areadios to rescind St Johns banishment and return him to
plexameni tis asmasi, ti Iera Sou Commemoration of Thy Sacred
prosferi mnimi, pahrise ti psihi Sin tin Memory, She presents Thee with a the city, whereupon he promptly sent a letter to the Holy Archbishop,
glotti, Ioanni Theosofe. All os ehon wreath woven with songs like beseeching him to forgive them and to return immediately.
parrisian Osie, presveve iper ton everlasting flowers, O Divinely Wise When he had been reinstated, St John Chrysostom praised the Lord our
psihon imon. Saint John, solid gold in both soul God in a short Homily: For All His Ways.
and tongue. Since Thou pray with His slanderers fled to Alexandria, yet, after only two months, another
confidence, O Righteous Father, denunciation provoked the wrath of Empress Eudoxia, who had never
Intercede on behalf of our souls. repented her self-indulgent lifestyle and behaviour.
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton Now and ever, and to the Ages of In March 404, a second unjust council was convened, which decreed the
eonon. ages. exile of St John Chrysostom, and upon his departure from
Amin. Amen Constantinople, a tremendous fire reduced the church of Hagia
FESTAL THEOTOKION Sophia and also the Senate building to ashes. Devastating barbarian
Despina prosdexe, tas deisis ton doulon O Lady, receive the Supplications of incursions soon followed, and Empress Eudoxia died in an
Sou, ke litrose imas, apo pasis anagkis Thy servants, and Deliver us from unrepentant state in October 404.
ke thlipseos. all necessity and affliction. Even the pagan citizens regarded these events as being Gods Divine
Retribution for the unjust judgement against the Saintly Archbishop,
THE GREAT DOXOLOGY
who had been so compassionate and kind to all the citys occupants.
FESTAL APOLYTIKION ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM - TONE (8) PLAGAL 4
In Armenia, St John Chrysostom strove all the more to Encourage and to
I tou stomatos Sou Kathaper pirsos The Grace that from Thy mouth shone Enlighten his beloved Spiritual Children. In numerous letters to his
eklampsasa Haris, tin ikoumenin forth like a torch, Illumined the fellow Bishops in Asia, Africa, Europe and, particularly, to his friends
efotisen. Afilargirias to kosmo Universe. Treasures from the in Constantinople of which 245 are preserved - he consoled those
thisavrous enapetheto. To ipsos imin absence of avarice were deposited in who were suffering or sorrowful, and Guided, Enlightened and
tis tapinofrosinis ipedixen. Alla Sis the world, showing us the Height
Encouraged his followers.
Logis pedevon, Pater Ioanni that is attained by Humility. Now
Hrisostome, presveve to Logo Hristo Thou instruct us by Thy words, O In the winter of 406, St John Chrysostom was confined to bed due to
to Theo, sothine tas psihas imon. Father John Chrysostom: Intercede severe illness, yet his enemies remained unappeased. Orders from
with Christ God -the Word Himself Constantinople were issued to transfer St John to the desolate Pityos
Entreating that our souls be Saved. in Abkhazia on the Black Sea.
Despite being exhausted, extremely frail and seriously ill, St John
Chrysostom began his final journey on foot, escorted by a merciless
military contigent.
For three excruciating, extremely difficult months St John Chrysostom
managed to slowly trudge along in freezing rain, sleet and frost, but
never reaching the designated place of exile, for his physical
endurance reached a sudden end at Comana.
At the crypt of St Basiliscos, St John Chrysostom was comforted by a Vision
of the Holy Martyr, who encouraged him by saying: Despair not,
Brother John! Tomorrow we shall be together.
16. FESTAL MATINS HYMNS ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM 13 NOVEMBER FESTAL MATINS HYMNS ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM 13 NOVEMBER 5.
And so it was, for immediately after receiving the Holy Mystery of PSALM 150 ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM
LET ALL THINGS PRAISE THE LORD!
Eucharist, our beloved Hierarch, St John Chrysostom, fell asleep in our
Lord It was 14 September 407, (the Feast of the Exaltation/Elevation of the Enite Afton epi tes dynasties Aftou! Praise Him for His Mighty Acts!
Holy Life-giving Cross of our Lord and Saviour) and His last words were, Enite Afton kata to plithos tis Praise Him according to the
Glory to God for all things! Megalosinis Aftou! abundance of His Magnificence!
Many years later, in 438, the Holy Relics of St John Chrysostom were Hrisou tilavgesteron, ta Iera Sou Thou pour out Thy Sacred Teachings
solemnly transferred to Constantinople, and a Faithful Disciple of St didagmata, proheomenos pansofe, which, more splendid that gold itself,
John Chrysostom, the Venerable St Isidore of Pelusium, wrote: The ploutizis Hrisostome, penomenas enriches our impoverished mind and
House of David is grown strong, and the House of Saul enfeebled. frenas, ke apodiokis, ton pathimaton heart, O Blessed Chrysostom, Wise
He is Victor over the Storms of Life, and has Entered into Heavenly tin ahlin, filargirias pikron himona and Holy Father; and by them Thou
te. Dio Se Makarizomen, hresostikos drive out the bitter winter and the
Repose.
ke tin konin Sou, ton lipsianon gloom brougth on by passions,
Although St John Chrysostom Reposed in Christ on 14 September, his sevometha, os Pigin Agiasmatos. indeed by avarice. And therefore we
annual Commemoration has been transferred to 13 November are obligated to extol Thee and call
because of the Great HolyFeast of the Exaltation or Elevation of the Thee Blessed, and we honour Thy
Holy Cross. Relics dust as a Source of Sanctity.
St John Chrysostom is also Commemorated on 27 January - the Enite Afton en iho salpingos! Enite Praise Him with the sound of the
Translation of His Holy Relics from Comana to Constantinople - and Afton en psaltirio ke kithara! trumpet! Praise Him with the harp
on 30 January the Synaxis of the Three Holy Hierarchs - together with and lyre.
St Basil the Great and St Gregory of Nazianzos, the Theologian. O stilos O pirinos, O potamos O tis Today let us all extol that fiery column,
May his memory be Eternal, and may St John Chrysostom ceaselessly namasi, ton dogmaton katarritos, O that solid gold Sacred Mouth of
continue to Intercede with our Lord for the sake of our immortal soul and nous O Ouranios, tis Theologias, to Theology, that River with Mighty
our Eternal Salvation. paghrison stoma, amartolon engiitis, Streams of Orthodox Dogmas,
ADAPTED AND EDITED BY MP tis metanias kirix O entheos,fostir O Guarantor of sinners, that Godly
HTTPS://OCA.ORG/SAINTS/LIVES/2009 diavgestatos, O Epouranios Preacher who exhorts all to
Anthropos, O Makarios simeron, Repentance, Heavenly Intellect, who
Apas gigenis skiratato to pnevmati Let every mortal born on earth, carrying
lampadouhoumenos. Panigirizeto de his torch, in spirit leap for Joy; and
ailon noon fisis, gererousa TA IERA let the Order of the Angelic Powers Kindly use the Service Book until this point,
ISODIA tis Theomitoros ke voato:
Heris, pammakariste Theotoke Agni,
celebrate and honour THE HOLY
ENTRANCE of the Theotokos, and let
then carefully follow instructions with regard to these Hymns
Aiparthene! them cry: Hail, All Blessed
Theotokos, Pure and Ever Virgin! PSALM 117 /118
SMALL LITANY PRAISE TO GOD FOR HIS EVERLASTING MERCY
FESTAL EXAPOSTEILARION ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM - TONE 3 Theos Kyrios ke Epefanen imin. The Lord is God, and has Appeared to
Tis Hrisavgesi Logis Sou, i Hristou Today the Holy Church of Christ beams Evlogimenos O erhomenos en us. Blessed is He Who comes in the
Ekklisia, fedrinete lamprinete, O with Joy and is brightened because Onomati Kyriou! Name of the Lord!
Hrisostome Pater. Psihe de of Thy words that shine like gold, O 1. Exomologisthe to Kyrio, oti Agathos, 1. Confess the Lord, for He is Good;
katevfrenonte, ton Piston gererouse, Chrysostom our Father; and as the oti is ton eona to Eleos Aftou! for His Mercy endures forever!
tin panagian Sou mnimin. Si gar Faithful celebrate Thine All Holy
pasin efanis, sotirias odigos, ke kirix Memory, their souls are gaily 2. Panta ta Ethni ekiklosan me, ke to 2. All the Nations surrounded me, but
tis metanias. rejoicing; Thou hast come to be the Onomati Kyriou inamin aftous. in the Name of the Lord I drove
Guide to Salvation for us all, and a them back.
Preacher of Repentance. 3. Para Kyriou egeneto afti, ke esti 3. This is the Lords doing, and it is
FESTAL EXAPOSTEILARION ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM - TONE 2 Thavmasti en ofthalmis imon. Marvellous in our eyes.
Ton megalofonotaton, tis metanias Since we were Fortified by him, let us FESTAL APOLYTIKION ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM - TONE (8) PLAGAL 4
kirika, ton thisavron tn penton, to extol Saint John the Wise that great I tou stomatos Sou Kathaper pirsos The Grace that from Thy mouth shone
stoma tis Ekklisias, to hriseon ke stentorian Preacher of Charity and eklampsasa haris, tinikoumenin forth like a torch Illumined the
evlalon, ton Grafon tin safinian, Repentance, the sweetly-speaking efotisen. Afilargirias to kosmo Universe. Treasures from the
Ioannin ton pansofon, anevfimisomen Golden Mouth, who taught the thisavrous enapetheto. To ipsos imin absence of avarice it deposited in the
pantes, os ip aftou stirihthentes. Dogmas of the Church, and therefore tis tapinofrosinis ipedixen. Alla Sis world. It showed us the Height that
was called Chrysostom that Logis pedevon, Pater Ioanni is attained by Humility. Now Thou
Treasure Chest of the paupers, the Hrisostome, Presveve to Logo Hristo instruct us by Thy Words, Father
Clarity of Scripture. to Theo, Sothine tas psihas imon. John Chrysostom. Intercede with
THEOTOKION Christ God, the Word Himself,
Entreating that our souls be Saved.
Parthene Panamomite, Kyria mou ke O Virgin All Immaculate, my Lady, I
Despina, ton Son Iion ekdisopi, Sin to beseech Thee now, with Chrysostom Doxa Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
klino Hrisostomo, peratirion risasthe, the Distinguished uniting in and to the Holy Spirit
pantion tous imnountas Se, ke eonion Supplication, implore Thy Son to I tou stomatos Sou Kathaper pirsos The Grace that from Thy mouth shone
apantas, Agathon axiose. Dinase gar Save us from all manner of adversity,
eklampsasa haris, tinikoumenin forth like a torch Illumined the
osa thelis. and to grant us Eternal Goods; for
efotisen. Afilargirias to kosmo Universe. Treasures from the
all this is in Thy Power to do for
thisavrous enapetheto. To ipsos imin absence of avarice it deposited in the
those who extol Thee.
tis tapinofrosinis ipedixen. Alla Sis world. It showed us the Height that
LAUDS: THE PRAISES TO GOD - PSALM 148 Logis pedevon, Pater Ioanni is attained by Humility. Now Thou
ALL CREATION PRAISES THE LORD OUR GOD
Hrisostome, Presveve to Logo Hristo instruct us by Thy Words, Father
Pasa pnoi enesato ton Kyrion. Enite Let everything that has breath praise to Theo, Sothine tas psihas imon. John Chrysostom. Intercede with
ton Kyrion ek ton Ouranon. Enite the Lord. Praise the Lord from the Christ God, the Word Himself,
Afton en tis ipsistis. Si prepi imnos Heavens; praise Him in the Highest. Entreating that our souls be Saved.
to Theo. To Thee praise is due, O God.
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton Now and ever, and to the ages of ages.
Enite Afton, pantes i Angelli Aftou. Praise Him, all His Angels; praise Him, eonon. Amen
Enite Afton, pase e Dinamis Aftou. all His Powers. To Thee praise is
Si prepi imnos to Theo. due, O God.
Amin
14. FESTAL MATINS HYMNS ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM 13 NOVEMBER FESTAL MATINS HYMNS ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM 13 NOVEMBER 7.
THEOTOKION TONE (8) PLGAL 4 martyrisantos. in the year 1681.
O di imas gennithis ek Parthenou ke Born of a Virgin, and suffered Tes tou Hrisorrimonos ke panton Sou By the Intercessions of the Golden
stavrosin ipominas Agathe, O crucifixion for our sake, O Good ton Agion presvies, Hriste O Theos, Mouthed One, O Christ our God,
Thanato to Thanaton skilefsas ke One, Thou despoiled Death through eleison ke Soson imas. have Mercy and Save us.
egersin dixas os Theos, mi paridis ous Death, and as God, revealed
eplasas ti Hiri Sou. Dixon tin Resurrection: despise not Thy Love Amin Amen
Filanthropian Sou Eleimon. Dexe tin for mankind, O Merciful One; accept KATAVASIE OF THEENTRY OF THE EVER BLESSED VIRGIN
tekousan se Theotokon, Presvevousan the Birth-giver of God Who bore (7 - 20 NOVEMBER) - TONE 4
iper imon ke Soson Sotir imon, laon Thee, and Who entreats Thee for us:
apegnosmenon. and Save Thy despairing people, O
ODI 1 Anixo to stoma mou ke ODE 1 I shall open my mouth and the
our Saviour! plirothisete Pnevmatos ke logon Spirit will inspire it, and I shall utter
SMALL LITANY erevxome ti Vasilidi Mitri. Ke the words of my song to the Queen
FIRST FESTAL KATHISMA ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM - TONE (8) PLAGAL 4 ofthisome fedros Panigirizon ke aso and Mother: I shall be seen radiantly
gnothomenos TAFTIS TIN ISODON. keeping Feast and I SHALL REJOICE
Tin Sofian ex ipsous katamathon, ke tin In the Wisdom of God Thou were fully IN HER ENTRANCE.
harin ton logon para Theou, tis pasin versed, and the Grace of Eloquence ODI 3 Tous Sous Imnologous, Theotoke, ODE 3 O Theotokos, Thou living and
exelampsas, os hrisos en komino, ke Thou received from Him. Then izosa ke Afthonos Pigi, Thiason Plentiful Fount: grant Strength to
tin Agian Triada, Monada ekirixas, brightly Thou shone on all, much sigkrotisantas Pnevmatikon, those united in Spiritual Fellowship,
tin filargiron planin, toxefsas tis logis like purified gold. And Thou Stereoson. KAN TI SEPTI ISODO SOU who sing Hymns of praise to Thee:
Sou. Othen ke pros zilon, Vasilida preached the Dogma of the One God Stefanon Doxis Axioson. AND IN THY SOLEMN ENTRANCE
elegxas, adikos tis piminis Sou, in Trinity, and with Thy words Thou vouchsafe them Crowns of Glory.
apelathis makarie, Ioanni Hrisostome. shot down the error of avarice.
ODI 4 Tin anexihniaston Thian voulin ODE 4 Perceiving the Unsearchable
Presveve Hristo to Theo, ton Therefore Thou were zealous to
ptesmaton aesin dorisasthe, tis censure the Empress; and Thou tis ek tis Parthenou sarkoseos Sou to Purpose of God concerning Thine
eortazousi potho, tin Agian Mnimin were unjustly sent into exile from Ipsistou O Profitis Abbakoum Incarnation from a Virgin, O Most
Sou. Thy Flock, Blessed Saint John katanoon ekravgaxe. Doxa ti Dinami High, the Prophet Habakkuk cried:
Chrysostom. Intercede with Christ Sou, Kyrie Glory to Thy Power, O Lord!
our God, that He grant forgiveness E
O D E 5 xesti ta simpanta en TI SEPTI ODE 5 T
he whole world was amazed at
of offences to thsoe who with ISODO SOU Si gar, apirogame THY HOLY ENTRANCE for Thou, O
longing observe Thy Holy Memory. Parthene, EVDON ISILTHES EN TO Virgin, WENT INTO THE INTERIOR OF
Doxa Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati Glory to the Father, and to the Son, NAO TOU THEOU OSPER THE TEMPLE AS AN ALL PURE TEMPLE,
and to the Holy Spirit KATHAROTATOS NAOS, PASI TIS bestowing Salvation upon all who
IMNOUSI SE SOTIRIAN VRAVEVOUSA.. sing Thy praises.
Tin Sofian ex ipsous katamathon, ke tin In the Wisdom of God Thou were fully
6 Tin Thian Taftin ke Pantimon
harin ton logon para Theou, tis pasin versed, and the Grace of Eloquence
ODI ODE 6 As we celebrate this Sacred and
Telountes Eortin i Theofrones tis Solemn Feast of the Theotokos, let
exelampsas, os hrisos en komino, ke Thou received from Him. Then
Theomitoros, defte tas hiras us come, clapping our hands, O
tin Agian Triada, Monada ekirixas, brightly Thou shone on all, much
krotisomen, ton ex aftis tehthenta people of the Lord, and Glorify God
tin filargiron planin, toxefsas tis logis like purified gold. And Thou
Theon Doxazontes. Who was Born of Her.
Sou. Othen ke pros zilon, Vasilida preached the Dogma of the One God
elegxas, adikos tis piminis Sou, in Trinity, and with Thy words Thou ODI 7 Ouk elatrefsan ti ktisi i ODE 7 The Holy Children bravely
apelathis makarie, Ioanni Hrisostome. shot down the error of avarice. Theoforones para ton ktisanta. Alla trampled upon the threatening fire,
Presveve Hristo to Theo, ton Therefore Thou were zealous to piros apilin andrios patisantes, preferring not to worship created
ptesmaton aesin dorisasthe, tis censure the Empress; and Thou herontes epsallon. Iperimnite, O things rather than the Creator, and
eortazousi potho, tin Agian Mnimin were unjustly sent into exile from ton Pateron Kyrios ke Theos, they sang in Joy: Blessed art Thou
Sou. Thy Flock, Blessed Saint John Evlogitos I. and praised above all: O Lord God of
Chrysostom. Intercede with Christ our Fathers!
our God, that He grant forgiveness 8 Enoumen, Evlogoumen
ODI ke ODE 8 We Praise, we Bless and we
of offences to thsoe who with
Proskinoumen ton Kyrios. Worship the Lord!
longing observe Thy Holy Memory.
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton Now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Pedas evagis en ti kamino O Tokos tis The Offspring of the Theotokos saved
Theotokou diesosato, tote men the Holy Children in the furnace. He
eonon.
tipoumenos, nin de energoumenos Who was then prefigured has since
Amin Amen tin ikoumenin apasan agiri been born on earth, and He gathers
psallousan. Ton Kyrion Imnite ta together all Creation to sing: O ye
Erga ke iperipsoute is pantas tous Works of the Lord: Bless the Lord and
eonas. exalt Him above all forever!
8. FESTAL MATINS HYMNS ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM 13 NOVEMBER FESTAL MATINS HYMNS ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM 13 NOVEMBER 13.
FESTAL IDIOMELON ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM- TONE (6) PLAGAL 2 THEOTOKION
Eleimon eleison me, O Theos, kata to Have mercy upon me, O God, Tin psihin mou Parthene tin tapinin, tin Holy Virgin: behold how my humble
Mega Eleos Sou ke kata to plithos according to Thy Great Mercy and en zali tou viou ton pirasmon, nin os soul in the storm of temptations of
ton iktirmon Sou Exalipson to according to the abundance of Thy akiverniton, pontoumenin to klidoni, life is tosed, with no one to pilot it,
anomima mou. Compassion blot out my amartion te forto, fanisan iperantlon, overtaken by turbulence; Thou see
transgressions. ke is pithmena Aidou, pesin it overtburdened with baggage of all
Exehithi i haris en hilesi Sou, Osie Pater, Grace was poured upon Thy lips, O kindinevousan, fthason Theotoke, ti my sins, and even now, in danger of
thermi Sou presvia, ke Soson sinking to the depths of Hell.
ke gegonas Piimin tis tou Hristou Devout Father, and Thou became a
parehousa, Son limena ton evdion, Hasten, O Theotokos, with Thy
Ekklisias, didaskon ta logika provata, Shepherd of the Church of Christ,
ina Pisti kravgazo Si. Presveve to So powerful Intercessions, and Save me
Pistevin is Triada Omoousion, en Mia teaching the Reason-endowed Sheep
Iio ke Theo, ton ptesmaton doune mi by steering me to Thy Port of
Theotiti. to believe in the Co-essential Trinity
tin afesin. Se gar eho elpida, O Tranqulity, that with Faith I may cry
in One Divinity.
anaxios doulos Sou. to Thee: Pray to Christ Thy Son and
PRAYERS OF SALVATION
our God, that He may grant me
FESTAL KONTAKION ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM-TONE (6) PLAGAL 2
forgiveness of offences. For I, Thy
Ek ton Ouranon edexo tin Thian Harin, Thou received Divine Grace coming servants, hast Thou as my Only
ke dia ton Son hileon, pantas down from Heaven; no by means of Hope.
didaskis, proskinin en Triadi ton ena Thine own lips Thou instructs all SECOND FESTAL KATHISMA ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM TONE 3
Theon, Ioanni Hrisostome, people how to worship in Trinity the Skevos entheon tis Ekklisias, ploutos Thou were shown to be a Holy Vessel of
pammakariste Osie. Epaxios One and Only God, O Devout Saint
asilos tis evsevias, anedihthis Ierarha the Church of Christ, O Righteous
evfimoumen Se. Iparhis gar John Chrysostom the All Blessed
Hrisostome, en apathia ferinas ton Father, and the Save and secure
kathigitis, os ta Thia safon. and Golden-mouthed: it is right that
vion Sou, tis deomenis epantlisas ton wealth of True Belief; and with
we should honour Thee, for
eleon, Pater Osie, Hriston ton Theon Dispassion Thou embellished Thy
elucidating Things Divine, Thou art
iketeve, dorisasthe imin to Mega way of Life, and Thou dispensed care
our Teacher and Guide.
Eleos. and mercy to those in need. Holy
FESTAL IKOS ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM Chrysostom, to Christ our God pray
To ton olon Piiti Klino to goni, to To the Maker of all I bend the knee, to fervently, beseeching Him to grant us
proeonio Logo hieras ektino, Logou the Word Pre-Eternal I extend my His Great Mercy.
ziton Harisma, ina imniso ton Osion, hands, seeking the Gift of Speech, so
on aftos emegaline. Fisi gar to that I may extol that devout man Doxa Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
Profiti, O Zon is tous eonas. Doxazo whom He magnified. He Who lives and to the Holy Spirit
tous en Pisti Doxazontas me. O oun forever once said to the Prophet: I SECOND FESTAL KATHISMA ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM- TONE (5) PLAGAL 1
en tis pale ton Samouil anipsosas, Glorify those who in Faith Glorify
edoxase nin ton Ierarhin. To Me. And so, He Who of old exalted Ton limona ton logon ton theopnevston To that Meadow of God-Inspired Words
talanton gar O epistevthi, kalos Samuel has now Glorified the Grafon, ton imas odigounta pros tin of Holy Writ, to the one who has
emporevsamenos, to Vasili prosigage. Hierarch. For he invested well the metanian, ton tous pikilous guided us to Repentance, to the man
Dio ke iperipsosen afton O talent with which he was entrusted, perasmous ipominanta, ton who has endured trials of every kind,
iperrousios. Toutou Harin eto O and he now offers it to the King; Hrisostom Pisti, os didahthentes ip Saint John Chrysostom, who taught
anazios ego Logon dothine m, ina and for this Transcendent One aftou, timisomen kata hreos. Presvevi us, Believers, let us give honour and
ishiso evsevos animnise afton. Ton exalted him transcendently. That is gar to Kyrio, eleithine tas psihas praise as is worthy. He Intercedes
peraton gar iparhi kathigitis, os ta why I, the unworthy, request that imon. with the Saviour, to have mercy on
Thia Safon. speech be granted to me, so that I our souls.
may be able to extol him piously. Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton Now and ever, and to the Ages of
For, elucidating Things Divine, He is
eonon. ages.
the worlds Teacher and Guide.
SYNAXARION OF 13 NOVEMBER Amin Amen
THEOTOKION
Ti I tou aftou minos, Mnimi tou en On the 13th day of this month we
Agiis Patros imon Ioannou, Commemorate our Father among the To exesion Thavma to tis sillipseos, ke O The astonishing Miracle of how Thou
Arhiepiskopou Konstantinoupoleos, Saints: St John Chrysostom, afrastos tropos O tis kiiseos, en Si Conceived and the ineffable manner
tou Hrisostomou. Archbishop of Constantinople. egnoriste, Agni Aiparthene, kataplitti of how Thou gave Birth that was
mou ton noun, ke exista ton logimon, manifest in Thee, O Ever Virgin and
Mnimi tou Agiou Neou Osiomartyros On this day we Commemorate the Holy i doxa Sou Theotoke, tis pasin Pure, is astounding to my mind, and
Damaskinou Konstantinoupolitou ke New Righteous Martyr, St Damascene efaploumeni, pros sotirian ton psihon Thy Glory as well has stunned my
en Konstantinoupoli kata to 1681 of Constantinople, who was Martyred imon. thoughts, O Theotokos, and it
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spreads out to all people, for the THE HOLY GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST JOHN 10 : 1 - 9
Salvation of our souls. To kero ekino ipen O Kyrios: Amin, At that time our Lord Jesus said: Most
THIRD FESTAL KATHISMA ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM TONE 4 amin, lego imin, O mi iserhomenos assuredly, I say to you: he who does
Tis Hriseis Logis Sou, i Ekklisia, Watered by Thy Golden Words, the dia tis Thiras is tin ailin ton not enter the Sheepfold by the
ardomeni apantas, potizi namata Church now offers the refreshing Provaton, alla anavenon Door, but climbs up some other
hrisa, ke iatrevi nosimata, ton Se beverage of golden waters to all, and allahothen, ekinos kelptis esti ke way, the same is a thief and a
imnounton, pammakar Hrisostome. She is able to cure the ills of all who listis. robber.
praise Thee, O All Blessed O de iserhomenos dia tis Thiras Piimin But He Who enters by the Door is the
Chrysostom. esti ton Provaton. Touto O Thirors Shepherd of the Sheep. To Him the
Doxa Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati Glory to the Father, and to the Son, anizi, ke ta Provata tis Fonis Aftou Doorkeeper opens, and the Sheep
and to the Holy Spirit akoui, ke aidia Provata kali kat hear His Voice; and He calls His
onoma ke exagi afti. own Sheep by name and leads them
TONE (5) PLAGAL 1 out.
Oute ehthra Synodou ousa paranomos, The unauthorised Synods overt Ke otan ta idia Provata ekvali, And when He brings out His own
oute misos Avgoustis ousis hostility and the furious Empress amprosthen Afton Porevete, ke ta Sheep, He goes before them; and
parafronos, tas aretas tas en Si Pater animosity were unable to extinguish Provata Afto akolouthi, oti idasi tin the Sheep follow Him, for they
katesvesan, all os hrisos en to piri, the Virtue in Thee; but in the fire of Fonin Aftou. know His Voice.
dokimasthis ton pirasmon, the trials being tested like gold, Thou Allotrio de ou mi akolouthisosin, alla Yet they will by no means follow a
kathiketevis apastos, tin Panagian now Entreat without ceasing the All fevxonte ap aftou, oti ouk idasi ton stranger, but will flee from him, for
Triada, iper is igoniso zeon to Holy Trinity, for the sake of which allotrion tin fonin. they do not know the voice of
pnevmati. Thou ardently Struggled. strangers.
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton Now and ever, and to the Ages of ages. Taftin tin parimian ipen aftis O Isous: Jesus used this illustration, but they did
eonon. Ekini de ou egnosan tina in a elali not understand the things that He
Amin Amen aftis. spoke to them.
FESTAL THEOTOKION - TONE (5) PLAGAL 1 Ipen oun palin aftis O Iisous: Amin, Then Jesus said to them again: Most
amin, lego imin oti Ego Imi i Thira assuredly, I say to you: I Am the
Tin tahian Sou Skepi ke tin antilipsin, ke I implore Thee to show forth Thy
ton Provaton. Pantes Osi ilthon pro Door of the Sheep. All who ever
to Eleos dixon epi ton doulon Sou, ke promptness to provide Thy Emou, klepte isi ke liste. All ou came before Me are thieves and
ta kimata Agni kataravnon, ton Protection and Help and Mercy to ikousan afton ta Provata. robbers, but the Sheep did not hear
mateon logismon, ke tin mesousan me, O Pure Maiden, and calm the them.
mou psihin, anastison Theotoke. Ida waves of unruly thoughts, and
gar ida Parthene, os panta osa vouli resurrect the fallen soul of me Thy Ego Imi i Thira: di Emou ean tis iselthi, I Am the Door. If anyone enters by
ke dinase. servant, I Entreat, O All Holy Sothisete, ke iselevsete ke Me, he will be Saved, and will go in
Theotokos. I know, I know, O Virgin, exelefsete, ke nomin evrisi. and out and find Pasture.
that Thou can do whatever Thou
SMALL LITANY - FESTAL ANTIPHONS wish. PSALM 50/51
FESTAL PROKEIMENON HYMNS OF DIVINE MERCY TONE 2
To stoma mou lalisi Sofian, ke i meleti My mouth shall speak Wisdom, and Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
tis kardias mou sinesin. (2) the meditation of my heart, and to the Holy Spirit
understanding. (2)
Simeron skirtosin en pnevmati, Today, Hierarchs everywhere exult in
STIHO S: I Ieris Sou, Kyrie, endisonte VER SE: Thy Priests shall clothe Arhiereon dimi, Sin imin timontes spirit, and all together we honour
dikeosinin ke i Osii Sou Agalliasonte. themselves in Righteousness; Thy Sou tin mnimin Ierarha, Hrisostome Thy Memory, O Righteous Hierarch
Saints shall greatly rejoice! Osie, fostir tis Ekklisias. Chrysostom, the Churchs Luminary.
To stoma mou lalisi sofian, ke i meleti My mouth shall speak Wisdom, and Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton Now and ever, and to the Ages of
tis kardias mou sinesin. the meditation of my heart, eonon. Ages.
understanding
SMALL LITANY PRAISES TO ALMIGHTY Amin Amen
GOD Tes tis Theotokou Presvies, Eleimon, Through the Intercessions of the
exalipson ta plithi ton emon Theotokos, O Merciful One, blot out
egklimaton. the multitude of my transgressions.
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